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Tucson Audubon Society: Sweetwater Wetlands Field Trip

Sweetwater Wetlands 2511 W. Sweetwater Dr., Tucson

Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available...

Free

Pima County Parks and Recreation: Desert Ecology Hike

Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist to explore the natural history of Gates Pass. Hike among Saguaros to get a closer look at the interesting and diverse...

$5

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Museum Demonstration Lab

Petrified Forest National Park 1 Park Rd, Petrified Forest National Park

Chat with paleontologists at work in the Museum Demonstration Lab and peek in the windows to view the fossils they are cleaning and conserving from Petrified Forest National Park. Free with Park Fee

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Junior Tortoise Day Camp

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

Ages: 8 - 11 years Hours: 9am to 4pm Cost: $75 per day What to Bring: Lunch Water Bottle PHS will provide water as well as morning and afternoon snacks. Details: Will be...

$75

Tucson Botanical Gardens: Garden Story Time

Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson

Join us Wednesday mornings at 10am for pre-school story hour. One of our volunteers will be reading a different nature-themed story every week, geared towards ages 5 and under. Children...

Free with Admission

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...

Free with Park Fee

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! October through April we are open to the public from 10am until...

Free – $10

Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/education/private-tour/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card

$15

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience.  Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals,...

Free – $25

Tucson Botanical Gardens: Watercolor Butterflies

Online

Capture the beauty of some of nature’s most conspicuous creatures. Illustrator and artist Devon Meyer will give step-by-step instruction on drawing butterflies in perspective and mark-making techniques. Beginner to intermediate...

$24 – $30

Pima County Public Library: One Seed, One Community – Nasturtium

Pima County Public Library - Sam Lena-South Tucson Library 1607 S. Sixth Ave., Tucson

One Seed, One Community. Growing together in Pima County! Discover the vibrant world of Nasturtiums! Students will learn how to grow and enjoy these edible flowers in this hands-on class....

Free

Arizona Museum of Natural History: Virtual Volunteer Fair

Online

Attend this virtual event and learn about our unique AZMNH volunteer opportunities and join the adventure! Join our AZMNH Volunteer Team alongside museum and science professionals. You can participate in...

Free

Chandler Public Library: STEAM Club – Creepy Crawly Club

Chandler Public Library - Downtown Campus 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler

During the month of October, with Halloween around the corner, its the perfect time to learn about all things creepy crawly! What will you encounter? Join us for STEAM fun...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

​​The Expedition Reef show reveals, in exquisite detail, the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs around the world—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Learn the secrets of...

Free – $14

Desert Botanical Garden: Life-Writing in the Garden

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Wednesdays, October 9, 23; November 6, 20 (Series), 5:30-7:30 p.m. This creative writing workshop series in an inspiring garden setting offers a place and time to explore aspects of life...

$94.95

Mesa Arts Center: National Geographic Live – From Summit to Sea

Mesa Arts Center One East Main St., Mesa

Filmmaker and photographer Andy Mann combines his passions with purpose as a voice for the world’s ocean, following scientists to some of the most extreme locations to make imagery that...

$32 – $62